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Salary: $113,170.00 - $141,070.00 Annually
Location : 110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 0511
Department: City Manager's Office
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Description
The Assistant City Attorney II serves as an assistant to the City Attorney and performs highly responsible legal work involving a broad range of complex municipal legal matters. The position assists in providing comprehensive legal services to the City Council, City Manager, departments, boards, and commissions.
This position provides direct assistance to the City Attorney on special projects and assignments and may, at times, act on behalf of the City Attorney in their absence. The Assistant City Attorney II also performs a wide variety of administrative and managerial functions necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the City Attorney's Office, including coordination of office procedures and records management.
Work is characterized by a high degree of professional independence, judgment, and responsibility in addressing complex legal, factual, and policy issues affecting municipal government operations.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are illustrative and not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform additional duties reasonably related to their assignment.

• Exercises some administrative supervision over subordinate attorneys, paralegals, and clerical personnel, and provides guidance to other attorneys on assigned matters.
• At the direction of the City Attorney, acts on behalf of the City Attorney in their absence, including attending meetings, rendering legal opinions, and representing the office in official matters.
• Represents the City and its departments in litigation, including appellate matters, involving significant financial exposure or complex legal issues.
• Serves in an advisory capacity, conducting legal research and developing opinions involving complex factual, legal, and policy issues requiring extensive analysis and evaluation of expert information.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves ordinances, resolutions, leases, contracts, interlocal agreements, and other proposed legislation of a complex or unique nature.
• Develops legal strategy and serves as lead counsel in litigation and legal matters of substantial importance involving significant financial or policy implications.
• Makes independent legal determinations on matters of substantial importance, subject to review for consistency with policy, precedent, and overall effectiveness.
• Conducts independent investigations, negotiations, and legal analysis on high-priority matters affecting the City.
• Represents the City Attorney's Office, elected officials, and departments in conferences, hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinate attorneys and staff.
• Provides direct assistance to the City Attorney on special projects, initiatives, and administrative functions.
• Interacts regularly with elected officials, executive leadership, and senior attorneys in both the public and private sectors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Extensive experience practicing law in the public sector, with demonstrated expertise in local government law.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience overseeing attorneys.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation and/or complex legal matters related to local government operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising elected officials, constitutional officers, or large municipal organizations.
• Experience managing or leading a public sector legal office or division.
• Experience in high-exposure litigation, appellate advocacy, or policy-driven legal work.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License (or Commercial Driver's License, if required by assignment).
• Ability to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, emergency operations, and disaster response assignments as required.
• Must maintain active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Additional certifications, skills, or credentials may be required depending on assignment.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Florida municipal law, administrative law, constitutional law, and local government regulations.
• Strong knowledge of legal research methods, case law analysis, and statutory interpretation.
• Ability to apply computer systems, legal research tools, and standard office software applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to non-legal audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, court officials, and the general public.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound legal judgments under pressure.

Physical and Mental Demands
The work is primarily sedentary and requires exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to move objects.
Required physical and mental abilities include:

1. Fingering: Use of hands and fingers for typing, drafting, and document preparation.
2. Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone, and to hear audio recordings when necessary.
3. Speaking: Ability to clearly communicate ideas and legal instructions verbally, including in meetings and hearings.
4. Mental Acuity: Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and decision-making in complex legal matters.
5. Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of wrists, hands, and fingers for computer and document work.'

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a dynamic professional environment that requires flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities, legal demands, and operational needs. Attendance at evening meetings, hearings, and emergency activations may be required.
Disclaimer
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
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Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you currently hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you a member in good standing of the Florida Bar?

• Yes
• No
• NA

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Please select your level of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

• None
• less than 7 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 + years

06
Do you possess extensive experience practicing law in the public sector, with demonstrated expertise in local government law?

• Yes
• No

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Please select your level of supervisory or management experience overseeing attorneys.

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 + years

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Do you possess significant experience handling complex litigation and/or complex legal matters related to local government operations?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you possess experience advising elected officials, constitutional officers, or large municipal organizations?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you possess experience managing or leading a public sector legal office or division?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess experience in high-exposure litigation, appellate advocacy, or policy-driven legal work?

• Yes
• No

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If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:
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